Solution Architect NodeJS/Kafka (m/f)

Company Description

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation and program management. Our team helps lead clients through digital and information systems design, bringing expertise in a variety of areas ranging from software development, data science and security management to machine learning, cloud, and mobile development.

Arηs Group was acquired by Accenture in July 2024.

Job Description

As Solution Architect NodeJS/Kafka (m/f), you will play a critical role in designing and managing complex system-to-system integrations, with a strong focus on event-driven architectures and interface design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end integration architecture between multiple systems
• Define and document APIs, messaging interfaces, data formats, and transformation rules
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure proper implementation of integration solutions
• Model data flows and integration processes using best practices for scalability and maintainability
• Own and manage the lifecycle of the interfaces and data flows under your responsibility
• Ensure alignment between integration architecture and overall enterprise architecture standards
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and partners
• Participate in code reviews, technical decision-making, and the continuous improvement of integration practice

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Integration Architect, or in a similar technical design role
• Proven track record in designing and delivering complex integration projects
• Strong experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging/eventing platforms (e.g., RabbitMQ, Pulsar)
• Deep understanding of event-driven architectures and asynchronous communication patterns
• Proficiency in API design (REST, event schemas) and working with schema-based messaging (e.g., JSON Schema, Avro)
• Familiarity with the NodeJS ecosystem (Express.js, NestJS, etc.); ability to support developers in implementation
• Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and business stakeholders
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); French is a plus

Nice to Have

• Experience with Confluent Kafka, Kafka Connect, KSQL, Schema Registry
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerized environments (Kubernetes)
• Background in designing scalable and modular architectures
• Knowledge of integration security concepts (TLS/SSL, authentication, RBAC)
• Certifications in Kafka, cloud platforms, or architectural frameworks are a plus